Day 76- My cousin Josh had on opportunity to speak in church today before leaving for his mission. Although I was unable to attend because I was sick, we did go visit his family afterward to express our support for him.
Day 77- I got to spend all day with my bosses kids today. We spent the morning at the house just playing and doing artwork and practicing letters and numbers. Then in the afternoon we went to Lagoon. I love Lagoon. I especially love going to Lagoon with kids that still find joy and happiness in the little things. I really had a ton of fun and we were only there for the afternoon.
Day 78- Not really sure what i did on June 17th. Either I spent time with an old friend today, or it was the next day, whichever, I was grateful to have time with her.
Day 79- Today I got to experience the miracle of sibling love. A good friend of mine Aaron Conder had his birthday party today. He had music and dancing and tons of food, but the best part of the whole night was when his brother, my good friend Clay got up and proposed a toast to his brother. He was so sincere and honest about the great qualities he can see in his brother. I cried because I felt so honored not only to be friends with both of these amazing guys, but especially to be there when they demonstrated true brotherly love.
Day 80- I went hiking up near Brighton ski resort with a great guy. This guy has been around the world climbing mountains wherever he goes, so I asked him to please help me get in shape so I could do more hiking this summer. We had so much fun. I really enjoyed our conversations. We have so much to talk about, it was just awesome. Of course, I didn't think to put sunblock on my legs and arms, so I was burnt to a crisp. Somehow especially around my ankles. Anyway, it was a great day, that I won't soon forget.
Day 81- Today I just kept ice and aloe on my burns, otherwise I was so tired, I forget what else I did.
Day 82- On Saturday, I was able to go on another date with another guy! Yikes two dates in one week! We went to breakfast and to the farmers market! It was great. This was really only the second time I had met this guy, so it was good to go out and do things together that allowed us to talk and get to know each other better. It will be great to get to know him better.
This afternoon, I threw a Bridal Shower for my best friend Beezer. It turned out pretty good. I had help from Beezer's parents and sister as well as Bryce's sister. I had fun seeing her being celebrated. It was great to see her so happy. After the shower I went with my roommate Sarah and her parents to the Manti Pageant. We were really late, but we got to see the end of it. After the pageant we stayed in Ephraim at the Willow Creek Inn.
Day 83- We got back to Salt Lake just before church was about to start, but my ankles hurt real bad from my burns, so I didn't go. I just spent the whole day at home.
Day 84- Another one of those days, where I just don't remember what I did. Mostly I was in pain from my ankles.
Day 85- Today was election day. I served as a poll manager in West Valley City. I love the opportunity to serve my country in this capacity. I prefer doing it in my own area though. I need to try to get assigned to my neighborhood. I like seeing people I know.
Day 86-Just went to school today.
Day 87- Today I ran a lot of errands. I am trying to get caught up on all the things I've been falling behind on.
Day 88- I went to my bosses house to create layouts for our website that I will be working on for the next month. It was great to finally get it all down on paper. The rest of the day I worked on a paper for one of my classes.
Day 89- I got to babysit for my neighbors today, with my roommate Mandy. It was a lot of fun. After babysitting I talked with my neighbor for about an hour or two. I am so grateful that I have friends that I can talk to and be able to spend time with.
Day 90- Sunday, June 29th I went to church today. While I was at church, I came to an understanding, I was blessed to have a paradigm shift in my thinking about life and I feel like this change in thought is a real miracle. I have had this realization that although I am an adult, I can and must ask for help. I can not be expected to face all of my problems and struggles and trials alone. The Lord will continue to bless me, but I must be willing to accept the blessings however they come.
Often time in life, we are asked to be the instruments in the Lords hands, so that he might provide blessings to others. I am frequently trying to be that instrument. I never realized that I would need to learn to accept that other people will need to be the instruments blessing my life. I must accept the miracles that will come into my life, and sometimes I'm going to have to ask for them. I know I need help. Today, I finally took the first step toward asking for help. I am still an adult and I am still capable of doing things independently, but as an adult, I am also accepting the reality that I CAN"T DO EVERYTHING ON MY OWN. I am so grateful for this miracle.
29 June 2008
Day 76, 77, 78, 79,80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85,86, 87,88, 89, 90 - Way 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85,86, 87,88, 89, 90
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This is all too much for me. I am in school. It's hard to do it and work. Tony got the Aaronic Priesthood. I am losing weight. We both had a BLAST at the Student Research Academy and I am currently involved in a project for the Museum of Discovery and Science in Ft. Lauderdale with Dr. Moshell, an innovator in his field. Tony is pursuing his Interdisciplinary degree at UCF starting in August. TRacy needs to post more often.
TRacy - Remember that if your ankles hurt or if you are sick or ANYTHING..... the best thing is to go to church and you will feel better faster.
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